Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 305: Thorn Plum

The 500 trucks transporting the troops returned fully loaded, and most of the guns and ammunition were transported into Peiping to prepare for equipping the troops of the 29th Army. We strive to replace the weapons of the 29th Army with one batch and reach a level comparable to the Japanese army in North China.

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The rest, there is a lot of gasoline and diesel, initially estimated to be about a thousand barrels, are all transported to Huangyadong. These supplies are enough for the arsenal and the automobile army to consume for a while. Seeing the complete list of these things, I feel happy on my face.

The wrinkles on his face were all blooming, and he directed the logistics soldiers to organize the supplies into categories.

All the division's belongings are in Zhang Quan's mind. How many oceans and gold, how many guns and ammunition, and how many military supplies are exactly the same. He is a man who is used to calculating carefully and possesses the most basic virtues of Chinese farmers.

Things came in from the logistics department warehouse, and he grinned happily.

He would feel extremely distressed if he had to go out to get something. Every time the troops came to the logistics department to pick up supplies, weapons and ammunition, Jean would keep an eye on them, for fear that some naughty soldier would waste something.

Because of this, all the troops, from brigade commanders to ordinary soldiers, gave him a special nickname "Zhang Laoji". Tang Qiuli only had a rough idea of ​​how much money he had now, but he still regarded Zhang Quan.

Tang Qiuli was a little frightened. Every time he spent money and saw Zhang Quan's flesh aching, Tang Qiuli felt like he was scolding himself for being a prodigal.

No, he received another telegram from the division commander. It was still a matter of spending money. According to the conversion of ten million US dollars, he transferred silver dollars and gold to Zhu Zixuan and Laidi in the United States to increase the purchase of weapons and military supplies.

, especially anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns, which are the most advanced in the United States. Minister Zhang Quan and Zhang started to feel pain again.

Tang Qiuli sent another telegram to Zhu Zixuan and Laidi. The Suomi submachine guns produced must arrive as soon as possible. All order requirements must be completed by the end of September. An additional 20,000 units must be ordered from the American gun manufacturer.

One hundred "Sherman III" tanks are required to arrive by the end of 1936.

The current wealth of the military commander can only be described as amazing. It cannot be said to be as rich as the enemy. It also accounted for half of the fiscal revenue of the Republic of China government at that time. All of this relied on Tang Qiuli's banditry potential.

Come to so much wealth.

Tang Qiuli must now step up the purchase of weapons and military supplies. Once the war in North China begins, all supplies will be cut off. They can only seize them from the Japanese to make up for the huge consumption. How long can they last?

He was about to form a mechanized army, and the consumption of various materials was even more astonishing. Don't even think about replenishing it from the country. He knew very well that the country was in bad shape. Even matches and kerosene for lighting were called imported.

In order to obtain foreign oil, we must develop our own oil fields. Otherwise, these tanks and cars will be just a pile of scrap metal.

All the Japanese troops evacuated the vicinity of Wanping, including the areas occupied by Hara Yamashin. Tashiro Anichiro was now frightened. He was afraid of leaving Hara Yamashin's troops here. Tang Qiuli repeated his old tricks and came again.

With one hand, he might have to sell his blood.

In this area, the threat to Peiping's only external channel is too great. Tang Qiuli will not let the imperial army choke his throat. Instead of taking risks and reluctantly occupying it when his strength does not allow it, why not

Give it up for now.

When local reinforcements arrive, even Pingjin will be part of the imperial army, let alone the small city of Wanping. As a Chinese saying goes, "retreat is the basis of advance." In the future, the imperial army's advance will be overwhelming.

You are irresistible, Tang Qiuli, wait for me, Anichiro Tashiro, to settle the accounts with you.

The weak Japanese soldier slowly passed by Tashiro like a ghost. Hara Yamasumi was carried on a stretcher. Tashiro didn't even look at the former deputy chief of staff who was no longer human, and waved to the military doctor to carry him.

Walk.

It was this stupid and arrogant guy who brought shame to the entire North China garrison and suffered heavy economic losses. Moreover, the intelligence department also issued a report. He had reminded him many times that he must be on guard against Tang Qiuli's army.

, but this bastard didn't take it to heart at all, which led to today's defeat.

Not only that, but the entire North China garrison was implicated. They followed him to drink porridge, and my reputation, Tashiro, was damaged. How will I live in the future? This guy brought it all on himself. Tashiro has no sympathy or compassion for Harayama Susumu, and is filled with tears in his heart.

Of resentment.

Thinking of the future days of garrisoning troops in North China, Tashiro was filled with sorrow and had a few more gray hairs. Looking at the position of the ** division troops on the opposite side, Tashiro's face became terrifyingly gloomy. He gritted his teeth and swore a poisonous oath in his heart. I, Tashiro, will soon be here.

You will get your capital back with interest.

The Japanese troops on the opposite side were completely evacuated within two days. Tang Qiuli ordered all the troops to return to their original combat positions. The 258th Regiment sent two battalions into the original mountain to advance to the troops. The positions they originally occupied and the original positions were

The defensive positions of the 258th Regiment formed a cooperative trend to jointly protect the peripheral security of Wanping City.

He reported the result of the matter to the chairman of the Nanjing Committee. The old man did not express surprise and seemed to know the result. It seemed that he had other intelligence channels. He just asked lightly in the telegram: "Are you in Japan?"

No matter how much money you get, the central government will not be responsible for disbursing military expenses for the ** division in the future!"

Tang Qiuli hurriedly reported the truth. Was he still afraid of having too much money? He really suspected that the old man was trying to rip off Qiu Feng, so he cried loudly and felt poor, as if he would not be able to eat tomorrow, and his pants were piled with patches.

, he knew that his tricks could not deceive the shrewd and wily chairman of the committee, so he could only play cunning.

The Chairman called back with just three words: "I got it." There was no further explanation. Tang Qiuli didn't take it to heart and just ignored my request for money.

After the confrontation with the old man and all the Japanese troops withdrew, he felt relaxed, everything was arranged securely, and he decided to return to Peiping tomorrow.

At night, Tang Qiuli slept soundly. He was very tired from fighting with Tashiro for a while, and it was rare for him to sleep peacefully.

In the early morning, the captain of the special guard team hurriedly woke him up. A telegram from Shen Jun, the director of the investigation department, woke him up from his sweet dream. The content of the telegram shocked him.

"Commander, please read urgently. Mei Ting was assassinated on her way back to her apartment at about 1:00 this morning. Her life is in critical condition. She is currently undergoing emergency treatment at Union Medical College Hospital. The murderer was shot dead by guards on the spot. The identity is being investigated. Details will be reported later." This is the content of the telegram.

Tang Qiuli was stunned for a long time while holding the telegram. Mei Ting's beautiful face appeared in front of him. It was not to mention that he had a great affection for Mei Ting. As Tang Qiuli had had an unforgettable love experience, he also had some feelings for Mei Ting.

to some.

Tang Qiuli didn't think about this aspect at all. Mei Ting's origins were like an invisible gap between the two of them. He just admired Mei Ting's work attitude and ability and regarded her as a very capable confidant.

treated by subordinates.

However, why was she not sleepy at all, and still a little flustered and anxious? Mei Ting's security was arranged by herself. As a soldier of the special guard, she could not make such an obvious mistake. What happened in the meantime?

What kind of loophole was it? Or was there a Japanese spy hidden in the Pingjin Security Headquarters who had not been dug out, and got hold of Mei Ting's whereabouts, giving the assassin a chance to strike. Tang Qiuli was certain that it must be the Japanese.

Other forces do not have such courage, nor do they have such great energy.

The night was extremely long, and there was no dawn in the horizon. Tang Qiuli paced back and forth in the room anxiously. An important subordinate was stabbed. Important personnel around him might become targets of the Japanese.

This time, the Japanese army in North China suffered such a heavy loss that they did not dare to provoke a head-on conflict for the time being. Instead, they adopted assassination methods and underhanded tactics to attack themselves. This was in line with the Japanese style of doing things, and all of their whereabouts would definitely be traced.

Under Japanese surveillance.

Thinking of the Japanese spy network that had been eradicated repeatedly and was deeply rooted throughout North China, Tang Qiuli had a headache. What should he blame? It was not the Nationalist Government's "Tanggu Agreement" that gave the Japanese the opportunity and time to take root.

Shen Jun sent a second telegram, "Mei Ting is still being rescued and is not out of danger. The body of the killed assassin has been transported back to the investigation office for further identification. There is currently no clue."

Tang Qiuli immediately called back: "The news about Mei Ting's assassination has been strictly blocked. It is not appropriate to take any action at the moment. Tighten the situation internally and loosen it externally to stop the situation quietly."

Dawn finally appeared in the east. Tang Qiuli said goodbye to Chen Chuan, commander of the 258th Regiment, and Tian Erniu, commander of the 1st Battalion, and hurried back to Peiping with the guard brigade, accompanied by a cavalry brigade of the 29th Army.

Looking at the retreating figure of the military commander, Chen Chuan and Tian Erniu had a premonition that something important must have happened. Otherwise, the military commander would not have rushed back to Peking in such a hurry. Only by doing the things in hand well is the best thing for the military commander.

help.

In Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Tang Qiuli, Shan Hu, and Shen Jun sat silently on the long chairs in the operating room. No one spoke, and the atmosphere was depressing and dull.

Tang Qiuli rushed back to Peiping. It was already past ten o'clock in the morning. He went directly to the Union Hospital. Shan Hu and Shen Jun were waiting for him. He was eager to understand the situation. What worried him was that Mei Ting's surgery.

It has been going on for nearly ten hours and there is no end in sight.

Shen Jun's report restored the incident. At about 1 o'clock in the morning this morning, when Mei Ting finished the work at hand and left the security headquarters, her guardsmen were resting in the guard room. Mei Ting did not disturb them and left alone.

According to usual security practices, there were at least six guards following her at this time. For some reason, Mei Ting did not call the guards today, but chose to walk back to the apartment alone.

When she first arrived at the door of the apartment, she was suddenly attacked by four assassins. Mei Ting was shot three times. The guards who noticed that Director Mei was returning alone immediately chased after her. In less than five minutes, Mei Ting had already fallen to the ground.

In a pool of blood.

The Guards soldiers immediately surrounded the assassins. After a fierce exchange of fire, because there was no possibility of capturing them alive, all four assassins were killed. One Guardsman died and four others were injured. Mei Ting was sent to Union Hospital for emergency treatment.

This is the whole story of the incident. Shen Jun stopped talking and looked at his teacher Tang Qiuli with doubts in his eyes.